Check out this fascinating YouTube video showing Sir Arthur Conan Doyle talking about how he came up with the idea for Sherlock Holmes.

Learn more about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle:

• The Chronicles of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle – This is our partner site on the life and work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.  While I enjoy Sherlock Holmes, there’s a lot more to Conan Doyle than his most famous creation.
• Quotes from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle